Do you want to enjoy the rush of standing on a high ledge and gazing down into a chasm? This is possible in Kolahalamedu’s Vagamon in Idukki. September 6th, Wednesday, marked the opening of India’s longest glass bridge, Cantilever Skywalk, in Kerala. Here are the details of this newly inaugurated glass bridge.
Cantilever Skywalk In Kerala Is Inaugurated!
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Under the direction of the District Tourism Promotion Council and with the assistance of the business sector, the bridge was built at the Vagamon Adventure Park. The Cantilever Skywalk was officially opened by Tourism Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas on Wednesday at 5:00 pm.
The first glass bridge in Kerala is the Vagamon Glass Bridge. The entire glass structure is supported by 35 tonnes of steel and consists of five layers of German-imported 40 mm glass. Six metal cables connect the steel pillars on the mountain’s summit, which support the bridge. Under the Idukki DTPC, a private partnership was used to design and build the bridge. On August 25, 2023, it was officially opened to the public after being finished at a cost of ₹3 crores.
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There are 40 metres on the bridge. Both children and adults have the chance to feel the excitement of adventure. The 120-foot-long bridge can support 15 individuals walking at once. Each group will have a maximum time allotment of 5 to 10 minutes. Regardless of age, the cost is ₹500 for an individual. The limitations have been implemented in order to manage the surge.
This Will Boost Tourism In Vagamon & Idukki
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Other thrilling sports offered here include the huge swing, zip line, rocker ejector, free fall, sky swing, sky cycling and sky roller. This glass bridge, which is 3500 feet above sea level, will boost Vagamon and Idukki’s tourism industries.
One’s heart will undoubtedly pound as one walks along the glass bridge and gazes into the vast chasm that borders it. However, beyond the anxiety is a memorable, thrilling experience. Tourists will undoubtedly be thrilled by the aerial view of the Mundakayam, Koottickal, and Kokkayar districts.
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